Ink-well receptacle.



No. '789.533- PATENTED MAY 9, 1905.

R. T. GILLESPIE.

INK WELL REGEPTACLE.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 25,1904.

3 SHEETS-SHEET 2.

f? 62 1 /0 2 /2 m--T- No. 789,533. PATENTED MAY 9y 1905. R. T. GILLBSPE.

INK WELL RBGEPTAOLE.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 25,1904.

3 SHEETS-SHEET 34 Patented May 9, 1905.

HUBERT T. GTLLESPIE, OF ROCHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA.

1MM-WELL RECEPTGLE.

SPECIFCATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 789,533, dated May 9, 1905. Application filed July 25, 1904. Serial No. 217,948.

To @ZZ whom it may concern.-

Beit known that I, ROBERT T. GILLnsrrn, a citizen of the United States, residing at Rochester, in the county ot` Beaver and State ot' Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Ink-Well 1teceptacles, of which the following is a speciiication, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 is a face view of my improved ink-well receptacle attached tothe supporting-ledge of a desk. Fig. 2 is a similar end view detached. Fig. 3 is a longitudial vertical section indicated by the line 111 111 of Fig. l. Fig. 4 is a horizontal sectional View on the line 1V1Vo't' Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a crosssection on the line V V of Fig. 3. Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. l, but showing the receptacle hinged in position. Fig. 7 is a vertical cross-section through the receptacle on the line V11 V11 of Fig. 9. Fig. 8 is a horizontal sectional view at the top of the receptacle, indicated bythe line V111 V111 oi Fig. 6. Fig. 9 is a similar view showing the receptacle swung open. Fig. l0 is a longitudinal vertical section on the line X X oi Fig. 8. Figs. ll and l2 are views similar to Fig. 6, sliowingmodilicd arrangements of the iront openings. Figs. 13 and let are detail views showing modilied constructions of attaching devices ior the receptacle.

My invention consists of improvements in receptacles for ink-wells, and is particularly designed Yfor use with a rolltop desk or other similar desk provided with elevated pigeonholes or drawers.

The object of the invention is to provide a convenient receptacle or holder lor the ink well or wells which will prevent evaporation when closed, keeping' ink out of the way when not in use, and which may be conveniently drawn out in front oi" the user when needed.

A further special advantage is that the ink-wells are always in a position, whether in use or not, where they are entirely free from interference with anything on the desk, and thus very conveniently located for immediate lilling ot' the pen.

The invention is particularly7 designed for use with a special type or construction ot' inkwell having the advantages which 1 shall hereinafter describe, and while the receptacle may be used with other forms of wells the best results are available with my special iluproved design.

Referring now to the drawings, 2 2 represent the shelf or partition structure of a desk with which my invention is incorporated.

8 is an outer casing made in the form oi a drawer-housing and provided with any suitable attaching means, as a clip 4, by which the housing' may be located in position. lt will be understood also that the back portion ot' the drawer-receiver is to be secured to the desk structure in any suitable manner, as by screws.

6 is a drawer-receptacle adapted to slide into the interior oi: the housing 3 and adapted to receive one or more ink-wells 7 oli' any suitable dcsign, but particularly adapted to the construction oi'l well shown in the drawings. To this end the drawer-compartment is prei`lerably provided with a longitudinal partition 8, preferably concaved, as shown at 9, while the sides of the drawer at each side are also eut out in the salue manner, as at 10, the object being' to provide clearance for the lingers in lifting or inserting the well into position.

The ink-well 7 is preferably rectangular as to its body portion 'for economy ol space, providing an internal cavity l2 for the main body oi the ink and having a supplemental forwardly-slanting neck 13 communicating with the main reservoir l2 through a port let at the bottom. The neck is comparatively reduced in cross-sectional area, so as to prevent or limit evaporation. 1t is circular or otherwise 'formed and is provided with a lloat 15, of cork or other suitable buoyant material, having a central reduced aperture 16, l'laring outwardly at the top. This float allows the point ot' the pen to be inserted, depressing it down into the ink in the neck to iill the pen, returning to its raised position when the pen is withdrawn. This is of considerable advantage and gives a reliable indication ot' the depth to which it is necessary to insert the pen-point. 1t becomes oi' especial advantage with my improved form of receptacle, wherein the ink-well is entirely closed from view. The back of the drawer or compartment, which is of a greater length than necessary for the ink-wells alone, is preferably provided with a back chamber or space 17 for pen-points, 85e.

When desired, the ink-well receptacle is hinged at one side, as in Figs. 6 to 1Q, inclusive, so as to swing outwardly and present the necks of the ink-wells toward the writer, as in Figs. 9 and 12. For the purpose of insertion of the pen the wall of the receptacle is cut out, as at 18, just sufficient for the purpose, exposing' the ends of the necks, as shown. In Fig. 11 the openings 18 are located at a lower level, thus adapting the device to receive ink-wells of a lower height or with shorter or shallower necks than shown, and it will be understood that the receptacle may be adapted to wells of various sizes, designs, or construction within the scope of the invention. IVhile the sliding form is intended for insertion in an ordinary pig'eonhole or drawer-opening' of a desk, it is obvious that the entire receptacle and its inclosing case may be used, and in Figs. 13 and 14 I have shown different constructions employing a cross-bar 19, secured to the sides and provided with clips 2O and also the individual clips 21, secured to each side. In either the operation and result is practically the same, and the case for the receptacle will be firmly supported with any suitable supplemental securing' devices at the back.

The advantages of my invention will be apparent from the foregoing description. It is very convenient and when not in use may be entirely closed up and put out of the way. The ink is inclosed and kept clean from dust, Sac., and also protected from evaporation.

The operation of lilling the pen by inserting it through a front aperture slightly downwardly is much easier than straight down, and by using' a well of the kind shown it may be very conveniently raised above the desk out of the way, leaving the surface clear and unobstructed.

Various changes and modications may be made in the design, proportions, or details of the invention without departing' from the scope of the following claims.

lVhat I claim is- 1. In combination with a surrounding receiving-casing, an ink-well receptacle provided with walls and partitions adapted to provide receiving-chambers, said walls and partitions being provided with pen insertion openings and finger-clearance openings respectively, substantially as set forth.

2. In combination with a surrounding receiving-casing, an ink-well receptacle slidingly mounted therein and provided with walls and partitions adapted to provide receiving-chambers. said walls and partitions being provided with pen-insertion openings and linger-clearance openings respectively, substantially as set forth.

3. In combination with a surrounding receiving-casing having attaching-clips secured to it` an ink-well receptacle slidingly mounted therein and provided with walls and partitions adapted to provide receiving-chambers, said walls and partitions being provided with pen-insertion openings and linger-clearance openings respectively, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I afx my signature in presence of two witnesses.

ROBERT T. GILLESPIE.

lVitnesses:

JOHN I-I. IVHIsLER, NATHANIEL F. HURs'r. 

